TRELLEBORG MARINE SYSTEMS UK

SeaTechnik™ Precision Draught Monitor (PDM)

Standalone / Integrated Precision Systems

System configured for all vessel sizes

Ensures safe loading

High precision and accuracy

Draughts read to better than 1cm

Compensates for trim and heel

2 or 4 sensor systems

Inclinometer based systems

Precision Draught Monitoring
Trelleborg Marine Systems UK has a proven track
record in the development of specialist systems for
the marine industry worldwide. Trelleborg’s SeaTech-
nik™ Precision Draught Monitor System (PDM) is just
one of a range of systems that can be supplied as a
standalone system for existing tonnage or for integra-
tion with other key safety and montoring systems.
Several configurations are available to meet the
demands of individual applications. Unlike the simple
draught transducers often provided as an add-on to a
ballast gauging system, the purpose built PDM is rugged
and accurate under all extremes of trim and list.
Draught readings have always been recorded prior to
sailing to ensure safe loading and to accurately calculate
cargo on board. However, with modern ships it can be
time consuming and difficult, not only to see the marks,
but also to estimate draughts accurately in the dark or,
in other than calm conditions.
The PDM system overcomes these difficulties and
provides both operational and economic benefits to the
owner with:
Systems and Options: Master Display Unit
Variations in size of ship, hull design and the need to The Master Display Unit (MDU) provides all the required
comply with differing national legislation, have led to a options which include dedicated printers, alarms,
range of PDM systems being produced. These include: diagnostics, semi-automatic calibration and deadweight
scale reading.
4- Sensor type
If a ship is required to operate in differing sea water
2- Sensor type densities the PDM system simply calculates the correct
draughts automatically. The system outputs data to any
1- or 2- Sensor with inclinometer approved Loading and Damage Stability Computer,
Ship's VDR or Ship's DCS system using standard serial
Multiple sensor systems for special applications protocol.
Inclinometer Inclinometer
The inclinometer is self-contained and operates from
the MDU DC supply. The transducer is a capacitance
based sensor with no moving parts. The unit is mounted
MDU
rigidly to the ship's longitudinal structure, close to the
midships point.
Precision Draught Monitor
The transducers are robust piezo-resistive type with
silicon diaphragm and semiconductor strain gauge
bridge, diffused directly onto the diaphragm. They
feature:
High overpressure protection, better than 10 bar
High signal level output
Minimal hysteresis
316SS, non-corrodible in seawater
Each unit is supplied fully calibrated together with a PTC
enclosure - a polycarbonate box sealed to IP65, with
gland entry for the signal/power and transducer cable.
Experience and convenience of use has led to their
acceptance in all types of vessels and many other
specialised areas including
Ferries

Centimetre accuracy Dredgers

Stable readings despite waves and ship motion Floating docks

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System Options
Remote Display Unit: Printer:

These are high brightness Vacuum Fluorescent Display Certain operators require printer output of draughts for
(VFD) units, 2 lines x 20 characters, mounted in a logging purposes. The print selection is configured for
rugged IP65 rated enclosure for installation on the the operator's requirements, with port and approved
vehicle decks of a ferry, cargo control room or ballast loading condition to be entered manually, and time, date,
stations loading office. The reading is clear and draughts and trim automatically.
unaffected by temperature extremes unlike LCD units.
They display Fwd, Aft, Port and Stbd draught at the
marks, and freeboard to the loadlines, together with any
fault message that may occur.

Specifications
Electrical Requirements: MDU User Interface:

Power supply 80 to 260 VAC 47-440Hz 256 x 128 graphics VFD

Power Rating <45VA 4 x 4 membrane keypad

Dimensions W-323mm x H-120mm x D-276mm System:

Weight - 9kg Display Resolution - 1cm

Cabling: Accuracy approx +/- 7mm

4 core shipwiring screened/unscreened

Service & Support

Trelleborg Marine Systems UK has been designing, manufacturing and supporting leading edge marine energy management
and safety systems for over 20 years. With the Head Office located in Northwest UK, a team of experienced service engineers
and performance analysts/specialists provides installation, commissioning and in-service support worldwide. The worldwide
team includes dedicated staff in our Korea and Singapore offices.

A network of experienced sales/technical agents and associates worldwide provides further support, and ongoing technical
training is offered to both customers’ and associates’ engineers worldwide.

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Tel: +44 (0)1244 539 635, Fax: +44 (0)1244 539 880, email: sales.seatechnik@trelleborg.com URL: www.trelleborg.com/marine

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